So in the realm of remake possibilities, “Dirty Dancing” is probably a good bet, not only for viewers, but also for the studio – in this case, Lionsgate. I’m not talking about a lame sequel like “Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights,” but rather, a full out remake with the original story and new actors.

And, yes, there’s one in the works. But who to cast? Who would YOU cast in the Patrick Swayze role? A young break-out star or someone who’s been around a while?

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But “Harry Potter” is SUCH a good series with great characters, an interesting story, and awesome effects. We’ve got both “New Moon” and “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” coming up this year. It’ll be interesting to see how they compare at the box office. Will “Twilight” measure up in the long run?

Vote in my poll and tell me your reasoning in the comments below! n

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“Eclipse,” the third movie in the “Twilight” saga, has already been confirmed by Summit Entertainment for release in North America on June 20, 2010. The fourth movie, “Breaking Dawn,” has been taken by Summit as an “optioned property,” which means that while they have the option to make the film, they haven’t given it the green light yet.

Obviously, there would be no problem with fans seeing the movie. That’s a given. But TwilightMania is speculating on a rumor that the issue would be with the character of Renesmee and the difficulty of casting a baby with a full set of teeth who grows at a rapid rate and can perform impossible feats.

I’m with TwilightMania in that this could be done well using CGI effects. Consider any of the “Harry Potter” or “Lord of the Rings” films, and you’ve got great examples of how it could work.

What say you, Film Gecko readers and Twilight fans? Could Summit create a believable film in “Breaking Dawn”? Should the movie be made, and if so, how? Vote in the poll and let your voice be heard in the comments below!

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I just posted about a poll conducted by Sky Movies on the top action movie stars of all time. Sigourney Weaver took the number one spot, which is very cool, considering she was the only female on the list!

So I thought we’d do our own poll here on Film Gecko. Be sure to vote, and tell me your reasoning and/or favorite action movie in the comments below. And if your favorite star isn’t there, feel free to add him or her to the list!

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It does make you think. Pattinson has grown to fame and become a household name because of the “Twilight” movies and his role as sultry vampire Edward Cullen. But will he continue to get good roles that don’t appeal to the teen/tween crowd?

His first major role, as Cedric Diggory in the Harry Potter movies, appealed to kids and adults of all ages. Then came, at about the same time, “Twilight” and “Little Ashes,” an R-rated movie in which he played artist Salvador Dali.

Next up is “New Moon,” in which he again plays vampire Edward Cullen, but he’s also close to signing for “Memoirs,” a dramatic movie about family tragedy.

Let’s face it. Playing Edward Cullen made Pattinson a teen sensation, but did it make him a brilliant actor? Will he be able to play these grown-up roles and become a great actor? Or is he already a great actor?

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Now it’s your turn! Tell me which movies you’re excited about. And if they’re not listed in the poll, feel free to add your own or tell me in the comments.

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A lot of us were surprised to learn that Hardwicke wouldn’t be directing the second movie, "New Moon." That task went to Chris Weitz, who promised fans that he’d do a good job. I believe him.

Now we’ve got several names swirling around for the third movie, "Eclipse." Drew Barrymore had been rumored, but now it looks like Chris Weitz‘ brother, Paul Weitz is the chosen one.

So if you were in charge of the world, who would YOU choose to direct "Eclipse"? Vote in the poll, and tell me your reasoning in the comments below!

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And thanks for my next Film Gecko Five – Bloodiest Movies. But I need your help, Geckos, because I don’t watch a lot of the blood and gore. What are your favorite bloody movies?

I’ll start with a poll, but feel free to add your own or tell me your favorites in the comments section. After a few days, I’ll pick the top five and run a Film Gecko Five. Let’s go! n

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For instance, 10% of females picked Johnny Depp as the sexiest man in 2009 movies, while 13% of males said Hugh Jackman deserves the honor.

They also polled for 2009’s most anticipated blockbusters. Women chose "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" and "New Moon,"  while men picked "Star Trek" and the "Transformers" sequel. I’m all over ALL of those flicks.

Check out the lists after the jump…

SEXIEST WOMEN IN THE MOVIES FOR 2009

According to Women:

1. Megan Fox  ("Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen"; "Jennifer’s Body"): 9%
2. Jennifer Aniston ("He’s Just Not That Into You"): 8%
3. Halle Berry ("Frankie and Alice"): 7%
4. Jessica Alba ("An Invisible Sign of My Own"): 6%
5. Salma Hayek ("Cirque du Freak"): 5%
6. Kate Beckinsale ("Whiteout"): 5%
7. Scarlett Johansson ("He’s Just Not That Into You"): 5%
8. Charlize Theron ("The Road"): 5%
9. Kate Hudson ("Bride Wars"; "Nine"): 4%
10. Julia Roberts ("Duplicity"): 3%

According to Men:

1. Megan Fox ("Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen"; "Jennifer’s Body"): 15%
2. Jessica Alba ("An Invisible Sign of My Own"): 8%
3. Scarlett Johansson ("He’s Just Not That Into You"): 6%
4. Charlize Theron ("The Road"): 5%
5. Salma Hayek ("Cirque du Freak"): 5%
6. Kate Beckinsale ("Whiteout"): 5%
7. Jessica Biel ("Powder Blue"): 5%
8. Jennifer Aniston ("He’s Just Not That Into You"): 4%
9. Nicole Kidman ("Nine"): 3%
10. Halle Berry ("Frankie and Alice"): 3%

SEXIEST MEN IN THE MOVIES FOR 2009

According to Women:

1. Johnny Depp ("Public Enemies"): 10 %
2. Robert Pattinson ("New Moon"): 9%
3. Denzel Washington ("The Taking of Pelham 123"): 6%
4. Hugh Jackman ("X-Men Origins: Wolverine"): 6%
5. Brad Pitt (Quentin Tarantino’s "Inglourious Basterds"): 5%
6. Christian Bale ("Terminator Salvation"; "Public Enemies"): 5%
7. Matthew McConaughey ("The Ghosts of Girlfriends Past"): 4%
8. Clive Owen ("Duplicity"; "The International"): 3%
9. Vin Diesel ("Fast and Furious"): 3%
10. Keanu Reeves ("The Private Lives of Pippa Lee"): 3%

According to Men:

1. Hugh Jackman ("X-Men Origins: Wolverine"): 13%
2. Johnny Depp ("Public Enemies"): 6%
3. Brad Pitt ("Inglourious Basterds"): 5%
4. Christian Bale ("Terminator Salvation"; "Public Enemies"): 5%
5. George Clooney ("Men Who Stare at Goats"): 5%
6. Matthew McConaughey ("The Ghosts of Girlfriends Past"): 4%
7. Vin Diesel ("Fast and Furious"): 4%
8. Ryan Reynolds ("The Proposal"; "Wolverine"): 3%
9. Denzel Washington ("Taking of Pelham 123"): 3%
10. Keanu Reeves ("Pippa Lee"): 3%

MOST ANTICIPATED BLOCKBUSTERS FOR 2009

According to Women:

1. "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince": 25%
2. "New Moon": 15%
3. "Transformers: Revenge of The Fallen": 11%
4. "Angels and Demons": 9%
5. "X-Men Origins: Wolverine": 7%
6. "Star Trek": 6%
7. "Public Enemies": 5%
8. "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian": 4%
9. "The Lovely Bones": 3%
10. "Where the Wild Things Are": 2%

According to Men:

1. "Star Trek": 23%
2. "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen": 17%
3. "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince": 14%
4. "X-Men Origins: Wolverine": 9%
5. "Terminator Salvation": 7%
6. "Watchmen": 7%
7. "Angels and Demons": 5%
8. "Public Enemies": 3%
9. "G.I. Joe": 3%
10. "New Moon": 3%

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